Born in 1873, a former Ganghwa garrison commander, a Christian who once even tried to raise a militia himself - Major General Lee Dong-hwi didn't intend to overthrow the country just from hearing Yi Wan-yong's words.
'First, let's assess the situation. Then gather people, unite our intentions, and try negotiations.'
Even acting without orders as a soldier was already crushing his beliefs, but Lee Dong-hwi was that desperate. It seemed impossible that the government would take care of the veterans any other way.
However, Myeong-bok, who died this January, hadn't just been idly sending troops.
Gojong, who lived his whole life having power snatched away here and there, became incredibly good at looking after his own safety towards the end of his life.
"...The Imperial Guard's wages were raised?"
"Not just the Imperial Guard. Everyone in Hanseong except the garrisons guarding the eight provinces got raises."
